In a move that could signal a turning point in Liberia’s long-running struggle with unstable electricity, the Acting Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sherif, has pledged a significant improvement in the country’s power supply within five years.
Speaking during a live interview on OKFM on Monday, May 5, 2025, Sherif made a bold assertion that load shedding, the frequent and often unpredictable power outages, will soon become a thing of the past, at least for those who keep their electricity meters active and funded.
“From April to June 30, 2025, load shedding here and there will be a thing of the past, except if you don’t have money in your meter,” Sherif said confidently.
His remarks come at a time when LEC has faced mounting criticism for inconsistent service, technical breakdowns, and a lack of sustained investment in Liberia’s energy infrastructure. However, Sherif’s public reassurance suggests a renewed effort by the state utility to turn the tide on these long-standing issues.
The Acting MD did not elaborate in full on the specific mechanisms or investments being implemented to ensure this level of stability, but insiders say the Corporation has been working behind the scenes to optimize grid reliability and reduce technical losses, key contributors to Liberia’s electricity woes.
If realized, this would be a notable milestone for the country, where millions have for years relied on costly private generators or gone without power altogether.
Sherif also emphasized customer responsibility, noting that the improvements hinge not only on infrastructure but also on consumers maintaining balance on their prepaid meters, a nod to the Corporation’s struggle with revenue collection and energy theft.
Despite the optimism, many Liberians remain cautiously hopeful, having heard similar promises in the past. Nevertheless, the statement from LEC’s acting chief may offer a glimmer of light in a sector that has often left citizens in the dark.
